Disneyland Paris Halloween

Disneyland Paris is one of the most popular theme parks in the world, and its Halloween festival is a major attraction for visitors from all over the globe.

Every year, it starts at the beginning of October and continues until early November, transforming the attraction into a haunting wonderland.

You can see the play of colors, eerie decorations, and spooky yet playful costumed figures walking around, which makes the atmosphere friendly for all kids.

Favorite characters like Mickey, Minni, Goofy and the villains roam around the complex’s Main Street and make the experience memorable.

The highlight of Disneyland Paris Halloween is the ghost-themed parties and shows that continue to attract more visitors.

In this article, we will provide you with all the information required to plan a perfect holiday on Halloween at Disneyland Paris.

When does Halloween start in Disneyland Paris?

This year, the Disneyland Paris Halloween festival starts from 1 October to 3 November, making it a month-long time of merriment and celebration.

During this time, the park opens at 9.30 am for general entry and closes at 9 pm.

All the October Sundays and from 20 October onwards, Disneyland Park closes at 10 pm.

On 1 November, both the theme parks close at 11 pm, culminating Halloween day on 31 October.

You must check the park hours before planning your full day and stay at Disneyland Paris for Halloween.

Disneyland Paris Halloween 2024 Tickets

The Disneyland Paris Halloween party ticket costs €56 for adults aged 12+ years and €52 for children between 3 and 11 years for one park. 

To enjoy the Disneyland Paris Halloween parade and other Halloween activities in Disneyland Park, we recommend getting a combined ticket for the two parks if you plan to visit Walt Disney Studios.

If you book tickets for both Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney Studios Park on the same day, the adult ticket (12+ years) costs €81, and the child ticket (3 to 11 years) costs €77.

Different events occur during this time of year, and you can get special tickets for Disneyland Paris Halloween Night when the park remains open from 31 October and 1 November until 11 p.m.

Disneyland Paris Halloween Decorations

Visiting Disneyland Paris during the Halloween season gives a transformed look of the underworld with the intricate decorations.

The entire park area is decorated with colorful, grinning pumpkins, scarecrows, spider webs, ghouls, skeletons, and adorable ghost figures and scenes.

These dreadful decorations, including orange lanterns, light garlands, and joyful phantoms, create a spellbinding atmosphere for visitors of all ages, especially children.

It is not just the decorations throughout the park but your favorite Disney characters, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and the gang, in their special Halloween-inspired outfits.

You can meet shining villains during Halloween time, like Maleficent, Captain Hook, Cruella de Vil, and many other mischievous villains during character meet and greets. 

As part of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, Halloween decorations also honor the Day of the Dead, when families greet their departed loved ones with celebrations, food, and drink. 

The most well-known Day of the Dead symbols are calaveras, skulls, calacas, or skeletons.

Enter the thrilling haunted house, Phantom Manor, another experience during this festival. It recreates a wooden mansion from the Wild West and 

There are ghosts and other surprises that give visitors more than a scare with special effects and holograms to make it a terrifying but fun atmosphere.

Many dark areas can be really frightening for visitors, but that’s the whole purpose of being there!

There is an additional light display right before the main one during the Halloween celebrations. 

Witness the transformation of the fairytale castle into a haunted house featuring iconic movie scenes that look amazing.  

The Walt Disney Studios Park does not have special Halloween decorations or events, but you can meet Disney, Pixar, and Marvel characters.

This park has the spooky “Twilight Zone Tower of Terror” that adds to the thrill and adventure of the Halloween festivities there.

It is unique because there is no set route; instead, it varies randomly, adding to the surprise and thrill element. 

Thus, the experience varies from visitor to visitor, but the terror is always there.

Disneyland Paris Halloween Events

Visiting Disneyland Paris is always eventful, and traveling during the Halloween season just adds to the enjoyment.

For young children, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Alice’s Curious Labyrinth, and La Tanière du Dragon in Fantasyland offer some Halloween-themed experiences that promise an exciting journey filled with fantastical moments.

It is the eerie Twilight Zone Tower of Terror in the Production Courtyard for teenagers and adults.

Visitors stuck in an old service elevator create terrifying fun moments to take the thrill and feat factor to a different height!

The spooky, haunted Phantom Manor is a thrilling family attraction brimming with spirits and ghouls in Frontierland.

Halloween-specific events at the “Adventure Island” include the characteristic skull grotto and pirate galleon.

Interact with Captain Jack Sparrow at the “Pirates of the Caribbean” attraction and ride the rollercoasters at “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Peril” and “Big Thunder Mountain.” 

Other events include the Mickey, Minnie, and Goofy Parade, which features all the Halloween-dressed artists and their performances.

There will be various unexpected moments with the Disney villains as part of the event.

Parties at Paris Disneyland Halloween

A special party is held from 30 October to 1 November, specifically around Halloween day.

These parties generally have separate entry tickets and involve many activities, including dancing, drinking, food and merriment.

These are themed, and you must dress in one of the spookiest, frightful costumes to have the best time.

The parties start in the evening and continue until almost 2 a.m., the best time to create the ambiance for the Halloween theme.

Some villain parties, such as Mickey’s not-so-scary party, add to the entertainment for visitors of all ages.

Disney Villains Halloween Showtime

This is the time when the Disney villains shine and are in full sway in the Halloween season.

The Mischief Makers, including Chip ‘n’ Dale, Goofy, and friends, appear in various evil encounters; they are all decked out in their most mesmerizing attire and eager to make mischievous memories. 

The wicked masters, Captain Hook, Cruella, and many others, are desperate to provide their guests with wickedly delightful experiences.

Ursula, the sea villain, performs along with some other well-recognized characters and is definitely a Halloween extra you don’t want to miss.

As the sun sets, the villains get active parading before Disney D-Light at Sleeping Beauty Castle.

They all come together to execute their evil plans with dancing fountains in the background.

Disneyland Paris Mickey’s Halloween celebration

Another famous event is Mickey’s not-so-scary Halloween party at Disneyland Paris.

Guests prepare for mystical music and magical moments as the Mischief Makers gleefully dance along the parade route in Mickey’s Halloween Celebration. 

You get to see Mickey in a Halloween-themed dress that gives him a not-so-fairy-tale look.

Disneyland Paris Halloween Parade

The Disney Electrical Sky Parade is one of the most famous shows to watch at Disneyland Paris.

These include the Disney D-Light, Avengers: Power of the Night and a night show of light and sound that illuminates the Sleeping Beauty castle.

Two new sequences will revolve around the electrical sky parade for the Disneyland Paris Halloween festival.

During this parade, you can see a spectacular display of ghosts, pumpkins, and drone shows by Dronisos.

Almost every day, Disneyland celebrates its traditional parade with spectacular floats and dances accompanied by its most famous characters. 

Their floats are transformed into more terrifying dresses according to the occasion.

During Paris Disneyland Halloween, you can see your favorite characters, such as Mickey, Donald Duck, and Goofy, performing zombie dances in Michael Jackson’s thriller style.

The Sleeping Beauty dragon is the main attraction. 

He emerges from his cave to participate in the parade and entertains the crowd by spitting flames from his mouth.

Overall, the theme of the parade changes to attune with the celebrations and enjoyment of Disneyland Paris Halloween.

Disneyland Paris Halloween Food

Disneyland Paris has many restaurants to go to, with innumerable food and beverage options.

Every aspect of the park is changed to add to the Halloween ambiance, and restaurant fare is no different. 

The mischief makers and villainous masters inspire the devilish menu and flavors.

You can find fantastic beverages themed to celebrate the spooky festival, like the “Little Devil Cocktail” and the “Poisoned Apple.”

Traditional Halloween spooky cakes and sweets replace regular dishes on special menus, and potions are substituted for drinks.

Disneyland Paris also decorates its restaurants with festival-themed décor. 

Disneyland Paris Halloween Merchandise

The Disneyland Paris merchandise shops sell unique Halloween souvenirs to ensure that your experience is preserved beyond your memory. 

These Halloween merchandise and souvenirs vary from dresses to accessories, toys, mementos and so on.

You get all varieties, from candies to costumes to plush toys and figurines of your favorite Halloween characters.

The following are the top stores to purchase souvenirs of Halloween:

• Thunder Mesa Mercantile Building in Frontierland.
• Tower Hotel Gifts at Walt Disney Studios.

Tips for enjoying Halloween in Disneyland Paris

Here are some of the tips for you to have a seamless and exciting experience:

• Make sure to book your tickets well in advance. Despite the low season, the Halloween festival increases the demand to visit Disneyland Paris.
• There is no separate ticket to enter Disneyland Paris during Halloween; you can use the same entry ticket.
• If you want to avoid the Halloween crowd yet enjoy the festivities, we suggest you go at the beginning of the season or during the weekdays.
• In France, October and November can be very cold, so wear proper warm clothes, as most Halloween events occur outdoors.
• Wear comfortable shoes, as walking across the parks and into the crowded events can get tiring.
• If you want to attend the Halloween night party, you must book separate tickets from the Disneyland Paris website.
• Dress up in Halloween costumes to be comfortable throughout the day.
• Halloween evenings are more crowded with decorations, ambiance, and light and sound shows. Therefore, you can plan to stay until late at night and enjoy the events in comparatively smaller crowds.

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